Denon 4806/4306 vs Marantz sr9600
Decisions, decisions.... Both are made by D & M Holdings and have fine reputations. I am hearing on the boards the Denon may sound tinny, Marantz sounds best. But so much more is said about the Denon. Is this hype?
What are the differences? The Marantz flagship is more afforable than the Denon's (58xx)and at my pricepoint (reaching, though) and priced close to the 4806.
Any comments from those who have seen/heard both? Local dealers seem to have either one or the other, but not both.
Thanks!!!! :confused:
Enough with the Denon already!!
Why do so many people on these boards rave so much about Denon? Denon sucks. Thier amps are weak and thier sound is thin and lifeless. They are mass produced junk.
AVNorm, if you are going to spend between $2500 - $3000 on a reciever do yourself a favor and stay away from Denon. Check out Sunfire, B & K, Parasound, Anthem, Arcam, Lexicon, or something along these lines. Denon's higher end pieces cost as much as these guys but Denon can't handle hold a candle to them in terms of quality and sound.
These units are harder to find but if you give them a listen Norm you won't want to buy a Denon. Trust me.
As for Marantz it is better sounding than Denon but still can't compete with the brands I suggested.
Sounds like you are going to spend a lot of money on your reciever Norm. If I were you I'd do my homework and listen to many different brands before I made my purchase, not just the BestBUy Japanese garbage talked about by so many on these boards. You might have to spend a little extra to get something like a Sunfire or a Lexicon but hey you can always put it on layway and then when you finally do get it you will have a piece that is true quality that will last you a long time.
That's my advice Norm.